the ribbon is cut and the doors open in gatlinburg

Sevierville, TN (October 21, 2009) – With Monday’s grand opening of Sevier County Bank’s Gatlinburg office, the bank continues a year full of growth and expansion.  Earlier this year, the bank opened a new building for its Seymour banking operations, and with the opening of the Gatlinburg office, Sevier County Bank now has seven locations across the county and has plans for an eighth location in Kodak.
“This is another exciting day in the history of Sevier County Bank and yet another great accomplishment for the bank and our customers this year,” said R. B. Summitt II, Sevier County Bank President.  “We hope to continue to expand our reach in Sevier County with the opening of this office while also making it more convenient for our customers in Gatlinburg to bank with us.”
A number of Sevier County and Gatlinburg dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting celebration and Business During Hours including Gatlinburg Mayor Jerry Hays, Gatlinburg City Manager Cindy Ogle, Commissioner Mike Helton and Vicki Simms, Executive Director of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce.
After opening remarks from bank president, R.B. Summitt II, City Manager Ogle, Mayor Hays and Simms spoke to the crowd before Bill Black of Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries offered a blessing.
Later in the program, the Sevier County Bank Board of Directors, staff of the Gatlinburg office and other officers were recognized.   Long-time bank patron and Gatlinburg resident, Irene Mize was also recognized during the ceremony.  Irene’s husband George served as director for the bank for 20 years and his father, Andrew Walter Mize was one of the original stockholders at Sevier County Bank.
A silent auction to benefit Friends of the Smokies will continue through Friday at 1pm at the Gatlinburg office; located at 961 E. Parkway.